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Whisky #580: Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrels Single Malt

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Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrels Single Malt. Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia. ABV: 46%. Tasted at Whisky a Day HQ, $140 (bottle).

Colour: Pinkish brass.

Nose: Juicy raisins, caramelised sugar, soft oak.

Palate: It’s all about the jam…blackberry jam and mulberry jam. Slightly oily and cooling mouth-coating, melted butter mouthfeel and flavours to start, then quickly fading to a drying slightly tannic sensation.

Finish: Long lingering blueberry jam, soft cigar leaves and a very well balanced oak. A slight warmth that tapers slowly, particularly on the tip of the tongue. A long tail…it’s like it doesn’t want to leave your mouth.

Comments: Morris of Rutherglen have been known for many years as excellent producers of fortified wines, particularly their Muscat for which the Rutherglen region is particularly renowned. So it came as a surprise to most of the industry when they announced themselves as brand new Australian whisky producer, releasing the the Morris Rutherglen Muscat Single Malt, along with its entry level 40% ABV sibling, the Morris Signature Single Malt. 

The sneaky buggers from Morris kept these whiskies close to their chest rather than expending effort building brand awareness before their official launch. Judging by this Morris Rutherglen Muscat Single Malt, Morris have arrived – keenly priced and bloody delicious.

Even the Morris Rutherglen Muscat box is tasty apparently…

Whisky #563: Teeling Revival 15 Year Old Irish Single Malt

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Teeling Revival 15 Year Old Irish Single Malt (Vol. IV). ABV: 46%. Dublin, Ireland. Tasted at Whisky a Day HQ, $170 (bottle).

Victim #4 of bottle kill week here at Whisky a Day…tonight we’re heading across to Ireland to finish off the last drops of the Teeling Revival 15 Year Old Irish Single Malt.

Colour: Shimmering gold.

Nose: Fruity and a faint hint of sawdust or freshly snapped branches off a tree. Like taking the cardboard lid off a fresh tray of mangoes.

Palate: Fresh white toast with honey and lots of butter. Creamy, cool mouthfeel with a syrupy coating of the tongue. Fruit salad with lots of passionfruit.

Finish: Dark chocolate and pineapple chunks, but it’s very soft and subtle. Medium length, fades to a taste like sucking on the stick of a banana Paddle Pop – woody but with a fading fruity sweetness. 

Comments: This Teeling Revival 15 Year Old had its initial maturation in ex bourbon barrels, then jumped into some Muscat barrels to finish for over 12 months. It’s all tropical fruits and cream, absolutely delightful and dangerously easy to drink. 

The first 95% of this bottle disappeared rather quickly…the final 5% I hung onto in a vain attempt to stretch out the enjoyment. A pointless exercise; enjoy whisky in the moment and if it runs out…buy another one!